What is (are)the product(s)of the following reaction?

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The reaction involves the oxidation of 3-iodopropene using 2 equivalents of peroxyacid. The first product formed is the epoxide (II) through syn-attack of the peroxyacid on the double bond. This unstable epoxide can then undergo ring-opening in the presence of water to form the 1,3-diol (III). The iodide ion liberated can also form iodine in the presence of peroxyacid, but this is not a major product. Therefore, the products formed are II and III.

What Is (Are)the Product(s)of the Following Reaction